jealously protect

Frequency: 4.01.5 per million words

to protect something very fiercely because you do not want to lose it

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jealously

Examples (10)

  • She is a famous star who jealously protects her right to privacy.
  • The nation's citizens jealously protect their hard-won democratic freedoms.
  • The tech company jealously protects its intellectual property and patents.
  • He has always jealously protected his reputation within the academic community.
  • Members of the elite club jealously protect their exclusive status and privileges.
  • Journalists often jealously protect the anonymity of their confidential sources.
  • The department jealously protects its annual budget from any proposed cuts.
  • Local residents jealously protect the traditional customs of their small village.
  • The reigning champion will jealously protect his title against all new challengers.
  • Users are being urged to jealously protect their personal data when browsing online.